Mainz head coach Martin Schmidt will have been delighted to see his troops maintain their focus against the dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, with a friendly against local third tier side Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC just around the corner.

"We don't know much about them," the 49-year-old admitted ahead of Tuesday's test. "But if they're like other American teams, they'll be in great shape and challenge us physically. It will demand a lot more of us compared to our other friendlies. I'm looking forward to playing against a new team and learning more about the American style of play."